Special Education Teacher - ES
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Earn up to $65,000 per year.
Special Education Teacher
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your career and be a part of the Merakey Family! We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at our school in Warrington, PA
This position requires a current PA Special Education teaching certification or a Licensed Private Academic Certification
WHY TEACH AT MERAKEY?
Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:8 (ASD classrooms)Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 (ES classrooms)Individualized approach for every student10-month traditional school year with paid summers offAdditional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended School Year)
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
Requisition number: 87432
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental & vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition ReimbursementCare.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.Must possess a Pennsylvania Special Education certificate; or a Pennsylvania Private Academic certification with ability to attain public certification within one year from date of hire will be considered.Must obtain and maintain agency physical management certification credentials.Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.Demonstrated ability to development classroom strategies that promote an effective teaching and learning environment.1-3 years’ experience (3-5 preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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